Global Career Center

Connecting employability and education through internships and other customized experiential learning programs.

Headquarters: United States

Provider Website

6 Years' Experience

Destinations: Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Ireland, Portugal, Singapore, United States

Opportunity Types: 6-12 Month Placements, Internships

Global Career Center have completed our Registration Process, confirming:

Proof of company registration and address
Valid public liability and professional indemnity insurance
A health & safety policy
A risk assessment and emergency procedures document
References from a previous participant and a university partner, which we have followed up with
Clear information on programme content, support and fees

Programme Description

Programme: 8 weeks up to 12 months internship placement

Objective: Gain relevant work experience, and develop global competence skills such as Cultural Consciousness, Managing Complexity, Forging Alliances, Service Orientation, and Growth Affinity

Activities: All program include professional development opportunities and social and cultural events.

Structure: Work environment and hours define the structure of your daily routine. You will work a mix of onsite, online, hybrid based on your host organization’s (employer) work culture. During work hours you will be in a professional environment. After work hours and weekends you are on your own to explore by yourself or with other students on the program, or with new coworker friends. GCC will provide 24/7 health and safety support as well as moderate any issues at work. GCC provides weekly open office hours as well as the ability to request a private meeting. GCC will schedule professional development opportunities and social and cultural events that students have the option to participate in, if desired. A mid point and final evaluation will be conducted by both student and host organization.

Eligibility

Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at at a recognized institution

Application Process

Students must be nominated (referred) by their home university and complete a pre-placement meeting (PPM) with a GCC team member. Post PPM, fill out the GCC application confirming location and areas of interest for internships Meet with the GCC Director from desired location for a placement meeting to create Internship Placement Plan Confirm placement plan and place a deposit

Fees & Funding

Programme Fees

2026 Fee Schedule Program Fee $1,950 USD *Included in the fee is pre placement meetings, resume review, customized internship plan, curated company outreach and match, interview prep if needed, interview coordination, all paperwork associated with internship placement, pre-departure orientation, onsite orientation, social and cultural events, professional development opportunities, health-safety-security, workplace coaching or mediation if needed, coordination of evaluations. Housing Housing costs vary by location and duration of internship. A good rule of thumb is approximately $400 USD per week of internship (i.e. 8 week internship = $3,200 housing fee) Visa Visa costs vary by location. Most governments require the student to pay the visa directly. GCC is advise student closely on all visa paperwork and fees. Payment 1. GCC can direct invoice the university 2. GCC can direct invoice the student 3. Combination of partial fee to university and partial fee to student Deposit and Refund $500 USD deposit when student confirms participation after initial pre-placement meeting. Deposit is rolled into overall cost and is not refundable. Program fee balance is due upon acceptance of internships. Housing fee is due 30 days prior to internship. Housing fee partial refund may be available on a case-by-case basis. No refund once the internship commences.

Funding & Scholarships

We do not offer grants or scholarship however many of our university partners subsidize some portion of the program fee, or other program costs (i.e. travel)

Travel & Visas

Travel

Based on our locations on offer most student will have to fly in order to reach their desired destination. Cork, Ireland would be the only realistic destination with no flight. Cost of flights can vary dramatically based on departure and arrival points, time of year, airline, and other factors. It is recommended students do a quick online search to gauge flight costs prior to confirming any program. Program fee’s do not cover cost of flights or local travel.

Visas

Generally speaking, a student will enter a country to complete their internship either on a visitor visa or a “work / training” visa specific to the country. Visa range from $0 USD up to $1500 USD depending on location and duration of internship.

In-Country Support

All GCC locations area staffed with an onsite Director. Depending on the location there may be an Assistant Director and we may hire part time staff for programming support (i.e. social and cultural events). It is our expectation that students will arrive at their housing on the predetermined date. GCC provides clear guides on transportation from the airport to housing. Once students have arrived at housing the Director will conduct onsite orientation. Most orientations are 1-2 days. India and select other locations may incorporate a slightly longer orientation. Students have access via phone, text and email to the local GCC staff as well as access to staff at the central office in Boston, MA USA. During orientation students receive packets and instruction on what to do incase of an emergency. This includes local contacts like police and health emergency, housing contacts, and GCC contacts.

Intercultural & Career Development

All students have access to onsite and online professional development opportunities. Each city we operate in has similar but not exact professional development events while online opportunities are open to all. GCC will introduce students to the GCC Competency Model which specifically identifies 5 areas of intercultural learning. Students can self-reflect on their competence development or GCC can mentor students through a complete workshop.

Accommodation

GCC works with local housing providers and offers shared housing similar to dormitory style rooms or shared college style apartments or flats. Rooms are either shared between 2 people with separate bedrooms and shared common areas or shared between 4-6 people with private bedrooms and shared common areas. Mumbai India is the only location where breakfast and dinner are included with the accommodation. In most cases, housing is within a normal commute to the job site using public transportation.

Health, Safety & Insurance

GCC and the University partner will collaborate to complete an HSS template. Link to an example of Health and Safety for Boston. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6GT6u3kM7zuEpD2BKnwhRN9QKw2sEsT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107499254932957288518&rtpof=true&sd=true

Insurance is not included

Why we like Global Career Center

I've worked with Chris from Global Career Center for 10+ years. Chris and Kate are experts in experience-based learning and global internships. Because they work predominantly with North American universities, they are a hidden gem for UK students and universities. Their industry connections in several countries mean that they can offer high quality internship experiences alongside expert guidance on all the practicalities. We are particularly excited for them to open up industry-specific internships in the US and Canada for UK students.

Jamie, Co-Founder at The Departure Board